Almaville FCE plans some special projects

The Almaville FCE met earlier this month in the Dye Fellowship Hall at Lock's Memorial United Methodist Church.

Hostesses were Tony Richards and Ruby Tenpenny. The tables were decorated with an Easter theme.

The meeting was conducted by Vice President JoAn Fields in the absence of President Jean Wilson. The opening devotional was given by Miki Smith on the subject "God's Timing Is Not Luck."

The song "When It's Iris Time In Tennessee" was read in unison. Written by Willa Waid Newman, it was adopted as a Tennessee State Song in 1935. The poem "Spring is Dear" by Kiera Finney and the Quotation on "A Friend" by Douglas Pagels were read by Carmella Anjos.

In honor of the March 2 birth date of Dr. Seuss (Theodore "Ted" Geisel), and the Read Across America campaign, Patsy Layne read aloud the Seuss book "The Cat In The Hat."

Following the roll call by Sarah Zapotocky, secretary, the committee reports were accepted.

Joan Sanford reported on the Valentine party at Community Care, for which the AFCE provided cupcakes and punch.

Patsy Layne, treasurer, reported on the AFCE's plans for the County Council's FCE Recognition Day on April 11 and its theme, "High Tea with FCE."

JoAn Field reported that two members will attend the FCE Leadership Retreat ("Camp") May 27-30 on the campus of Tennessee Tech at Cookeville. Sarah Zapotocky will teach a class in crochet. In relation to that, Sarah reported she had 18 people attend the Beginning Crochet class Feb. 20 at the Lane Agri-Center.

Patsy Layne reported that Almaville FCE will make butter "with the cows" at the April 20 Adventures in Agriculture event at Lane Agri-Center. This annual event draws hundreds of children each year as they experience tasting real butter and interacting with the animals. There will also be a 4-K run sponsored by the Rutherford County 4-H which begins at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $25.

JoAn Fields reported that the Almaville FCE is sponsoring a special project to collect household and personal items for Sheila and Marvin Tomberlain of Rehoboth Road. Sheila's mother, Jane Marlin, was killed when their home burned on Feb. 24.

Patsy Layne reported on the Food For Life event of March 5 at Lane Agri-Center. The attendees were fed steak and they judged the taste, texture and quality of the meat. Tracy Morris, Ph.D student from MTSU presented the program "Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?" and Rebekah Norman, M.S., Rutherford County Extension Agent presented the program, "Which Beef Is Better?"

For the AFCE educational program, Naomi Mullen presented "Crockpot 101." It is important to note three things when using a slow cooker.

1. Always start the thawed meat and vegetables on high (300 degrees) for one hour to reach 140 degrees quickly. This is the minimum safe temperature for cooking. Then after one hour, turn the temperature setting to low. This will keep food at 200 degrees during the cooking stage. FYI: Hard vegetables should be placed on the bottom of the cooker as they take longer to cook.

2. Brown ground meats before putting in the cooker. Also, drain off fat. Fat tends to cook too quickly and will give an unpleasant texture to the finished dish.

3. Don't lift the lid or heat will escape. If necessary to do so, to put in seafood or Tabasco or cayenne in the last hour or tender vegetables or dairy products in the last half hour, add 20 minutes to the overall cooking time.

Sarah Zapotocky displayed hand-beaded jewelry she had made. Naomi Mullen showed her Blooming seasonal sweatshirts and cardigans she had made and shared patterns for the appliques.

After the blessing of the meal, the meeting was adjoined with the Club Collect.

Seminary FCE is now meeting regularly with Almaville FCE. FCE education programs are provided to the public on an equal opportunity basis. For information on the nearest FCE club, contact the Extension agent at 615-898-7710.

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Almaville FCE plans some special projects

The Almaville FCE met earlier this month in the Dye Fellowship Hall at Lock's Memorial United Methodist Church.